The Miss Universe delegates are all set to compete in the 65th annual Miss Universe pageant.
All 86 contestants will compete in the swimwear and evening gown categories during the preliminary contest. Based on the contestants’ performance in the preliminary round, judges will select the top 12 for the Miss Universe 2016 pageant’s finale. The reigning queen, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, will host the preliminary competition along with Filipino TV host and actor Mr. Derek Ramsay.
The Miss Universe Preliminary Competition will be held in SM MOA Arena on January 26th. It will not be aired live on TV but can be watched in delayed broadcast on January 28, 9:30PM, and the long gown competition on January 29, 8:45PM in TV 5.